Amazing experience on the Gem tour. Mr. John is so knowledgeable with the academy. Thank you Mr…read more John for the outstanding experience. Highly recommended!

I saw online that USNA was offering an "Anchors Aweigh Music Tour" as one of their tour offerings…read more It sounded interesting so I booked it for myself & my husband as part of our day of anniversary activities. We met the guide at the Visitors Center, and watched a video/PowerPoint presentation for about a half an hour, to learn background about the history of the Academy, and the life of Charles Zimmerman, the composer of the well known anthem (written for the class of 1907). Then we did a walking tour of the Academy, with some stops being those of a typical tour and others focused on the musical history of the place. We saw the noon formation of the plebes, saw the obelisk they climb to become upperclassmen, & learned about some other musical connections to the USNA, including Frances Scott Key and the Zimmerman bandstand. At the end, there was a woodwind trio concert in the amazing chapel, which is worth a tour all by itself. Our guide was great and it was really a nice activity.

We took the history and food walking tour of Annapolis this past Saturday, and had a great time…read more Our tour guide, Carolyn, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Her love of Annapolis was obvious. Food was varied, excellent, and plentiful; neither one of us was hungry for dinner that night!Will certainly return to a couple of the restaurants we visited and tour some of the buildings she talked about. A great way to get a sense of Annapolis and a lot of good food.

Started 7 minutes late due to other patrons being late (they were looking for parking), so don't…read morefret if you are running a little bit late. Our tour guide was an energetic, knowledgable young woman named Sam. Historic stops included: St. Anne's Parish, Maryland State House, Shiplap House, Maryland State Capitol Building, and some other random street corners where the tour guide pointed out some notable buildings/historic sites. We stood outside while Sam discussed some interesting history and culture of the town and each attraction. The tour guide discussed and recommended other establishments around the area (she pointed them out along the route) that were not on the tour, including places to eat, drink, and buy souvenirs. I really appreciated that aspect of the tour. See the pictures for the food stops and menu. The food was really great, with the exception of the tacos. The cream of crab soup at the Federal House was FANTASTIC. This was a pretty incredible way to experience and learn about Annapolis, and just a great afternoon outing. I highly recommend it.

I love Capitol City Dc Tours. They have awesome walking tours and Wine tours. I cannot wait until…read morenext year to see what exciting tours they will have.

I had just the opposite experience than Grace H. We have taken two tours with this company. The…read moretour guides on both tours were very knowlegable and friendly. I received a very quick response each time when making reservations. On the Black Broadway tour, our guide's name was Mike. He was very good and we enjoyed the tour. We have relatives traveling from California this summer and we intend to take the wine tours that they offer. Maybe they had a bad day with the other lady but our experience was excellent.

I was able to be a part of the first tour, and as someone with verrrryyy high standards, I must say…read moreI was pleased with my experience! The founder, Jamillah was extremely welcoming and you could tell that she was very passionate about her creation. Moving onto the food, which is the entire point of the tour! We started at Hen Quarter Prime, where I was greeted with the warmest welcome by the FTC team. We had chicken and waffles, and catfish and grits. I am NOT a grits girly, but when they are made well, I can indulge. The catfish was extremely flavorful and didn't need hot sauce, but I added it because I like things spicy! The chicken was crispy and flavorful and the waffle was fluffy, dense, and good stand alone without syrup! We had complimentary champagne and had mixers so we could customize our own mimosas. We also received a welcome gift, and a slice of cake, all compliments of the FTC crew! Next, we hit Makers Union Pub, and had their She She Crab Soup and their version of Bang Bang Shrimp. The shrimp also came with lettuce so you could make a wrap (this was when we could trust lettuce, LOL!). We then hit Milk & Honey, which I've been to and ordered from before (just not that location. We had their fried deviled eggs and mini shrimp po' boys. Now as a NOLA enthusiast, I'll say they didn't give Louisiana, but they were still good. Just want to set the expectation for anyone who loves NOLA and their food like I do. Rolled on to Wiseguys Pizza, which I had never heard of, and they had unique slices. The slices of pizza were also huge! This was the one place we didn't sit down and eat because it's so small inside. The worker brought the pizza to the bus, and everyone was able to select what slices they wanted. Wait, I almost forgot to say FTC supplied water, soda, AND alcoholic beverages! We all also received our own mini bottle of champagne! Talk about pulling out all the stops! They also provided take away containers, and boy did we need them! There was so much food on the tour! St. James was up next, which I've also been to before, so I was excited for it. Their jerk wings were delicious per usual, and I also got to try their crab fritters and plantains. Idk the rules to picking plantains, and I'm not typically a fan, but theirs were really good and had the perfect amount of char without tasting burnt. Last but not least, we had dessert at Southwest Soda Pop Shop. The fried oreos were soooooo bomb!! OMG. It was my first time having them, and I have honestly thought about them more times than I'd like to admit. At each stop, a staff member of the restaurant came and gave some brief history about the establishment and presented what each dish was. It was a nice touch. Now, let me be real. This is a food tour! You will be on the go, so don't expect to have an hour long experience in each restaurant. Have your camera ready! Be an adult! I was able to get pics and videos, because I was READY! I walked around some of the restaurants and got content and then sat down to eat when I was done. If you want to be talk to other tour goers, use your adult mouth and do so. By the end of the tour, everyone knew my name, and I knew most of theirs, even without using the name tags provided by FTC. It's the DMV. There MAY be some traffic. That cannot be predicted nor controlled by FTC. If you have bad knees, stay home! They also cannot control the level of WORK a staff member wants to do that day. If you feel the staff of the restaurant is not up to par, tell management or Jamillah so she can have it addressed. I can say all the staff members we encountered were pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Of course, there is always room for improvement when starting, but I can honestly say they hit the ground running with the first tour! As I said earlier in my review, I have HIGH expectations for events because my coins are involved! And they did not disappoint, even though it was the first tour. I support Black owned EVERYTHING, and we honestly have NOTHING like this in the DMV and it's needed. And when you see other tours like this start to pop up, just know Jamillah and the FTC crew did it first! If you want visuals, check out my reel on IG or TikTok @naysworldddd. I'm mad I couldn't make the second tour, and won't make the 3rd because your girl is booked and busy, but I promise you will catch me on another one! Much love to Jamillah and the FTC crew!

I really wanted to love this tour. The concept is fantastic, the branding was on point, and the…read moreeffort was obvious. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, the execution fell apart. Let's start with the positives. The communication leading up to the event was excellent. Emails were frequent, informative, and kept everyone updated. The branding was impressive too--the T-shirts, gift bags, and overall presentation made it feel like a premium experience. The luxury-style transportation was a nice touch, the hosts were friendly and energetic, and I appreciated the goodie bags and prizes for contest winners. The restaurant lineup also had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, the food tour itself never lived up to that potential. The biggest issue was...the food. At every stop, we were handed plates without knowing what we were eating. There should have been a printed tasting menu at each restaurant explaining what was being served and why it was selected. Even the hosts often didn't know what dishes were coming out, leaving guests guessing. The event was advertised as featuring large portions rather than samples or tastings, but that wasn't my experience. Most stops felt like samples, and because we were rushed every 30 minutes, there wasn't enough time to actually enjoy the food. There also wasn't any built-in time for photos. Many of us are foodies and content creators who wanted to capture the food, restaurants, and overall experience. Scheduling 10-15 minutes at one or two stops for photo ops would have benefited both guests and the participating restaurants through additional social media exposure. If the goal is to help restaurants gain repeat customers, showcase what they do best. Instead, many of the dishes felt random and didn't represent the restaurant's signature menu or cuisine. Other than possibly returning to Saint James, none of the stops inspired me to come back because I still don't know what their actual menu has to offer. Several restaurants also appeared unprepared for our arrival. At Tipsy Scoop, staff even mentioned they weren't aware our group was coming. The space was tiny with nowhere for everyone to sit. At another stop, we climbed what felt like 35 stairs at Vortex only to sit upstairs drinking water. That stop felt like a complete waste of time and unnecessary physical strain. When organizing an event like this, more information should be collected during registration. Don't just ask about food allergies. Ask about lactose intolerance, dietary restrictions, mobility concerns, accessibility needs, and who drinks alcohol versus who doesn't. Four of the six restaurants required climbing significant flights of stairs. Had I known that beforehand, I could have prepared differently. My right knee has been bothering me ever since. The drink options also needed improvement. Not everyone drinks alcohol. Why were shots and wine often the only options? Where were the soda, juice, mocktails, or other non-alcoholic beverages? There was also too much emphasis on games. I signed up for a food tour, not a competition. I wanted to relax, socialize, and enjoy great food, not spend the afternoon playing games. Communication during the tour also became confusing, especially regarding the social media contest and drink tickets. The moment the tour really lost me was Kitchen + Kocktails. I've eaten there before and genuinely enjoyed their food. That's why being served only a poorly made caesar salad and watery, overly spicy gumbo honestly felt insulting. It was a terrible representation of what that restaurant is actually capable of. The same goes for Vortex. I know both restaurants can do much better than what we experienced that day. As a DMV foodie and content creator, I've attended plenty of curated dining events, so I know what a well-executed food experience looks like. This wasn't it. One thing that stood out was how much attention was given to the branding while the actual food experience seemed like an afterthought. I was originally planning to bring several friends with me. Thankfully, many of them couldn't attend because I honestly would have been embarrassed. I was the one encouraging others to support this event, and I left wishing I hadn't. With so many foodies and influencers on the tour, it also would have been nice to have a moment for everyone to introduce themselves and exchange social media handles. The idea behind this tour is excellent. With fewer restaurant stops, longer visits, signature menu selections, printed tasting menus, better communication with participating restaurants, more inclusive beverage options, accessibility considerations, dedicated photo-op time, and less focus on games, this could become an outstanding experience. The effort was there. The execution simply wasn't. Sadly, I won't be returning.

We found this tour through one of the deal websites and I am incredibly happy we did! I went with…read moremy family and had a great time. We visited 4 restaurants and two shops along our walking tour. (Note: where comfortable shoes - doesn't need to be sneakers, but should be comfy) When two people in our group were unable to make it, Bill was great and said they could just reschedule without any penalty. The restaurants they chose were delicious and hospitable. Each food item was accompanied by a small pour of wine, cocktail, or beer. Additionally, each food item was not only delicious, but presented by someone (most of the time, the chef) who really knew their food and was willing to answer our questions, including how to mimic the preparation at home. I truly want to come take cooking classes with many of these chefs. Rarely, am I able to get the answer of why something I was making wasn't working, but the chefs of the restaurants Bill takes you to are willing to help you out! Everyone associated with the tour truly presented to me as genuine people who love their town. The bits of history about Easton as we walked also helped to enhance our tour. This walking tour is must do when spending time in Easton. They did an amazing job of selling their town and making me want to return, possibly to even take this tour again.

Went on the Eating St. Michaels tour this past Friday! What a wonderful afternoon. The restaurants…read moreon the tour were top notch. We enjoyed everything from a mixed wild mushroom and crab risotto at Town Dock to chef inspired "kit kat" bar dessert at the Inn at Perry Cabin. Book in advance. Spots on the personalized tour book quickly! Oh and the "tastes" of liquids along the way were very generous pours!

Tour starts out at the African American Civil War Museum and Memorial - where you get a strong dose…read moreof civil war education. Dr. Frank Smith came out and personally provided us with a tour of the museum. Juanita was our DC in Black tour guide - very friendly, bubbly personality and a wealth of information. We toured historic U Street, Howard University, Frederick Douglass home, MLK, and much more. The tour took about 5 hours. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

In summer of 2017, we had our family reunion in D.C. The highlight of the reunion was the DC in…read moreBlack tour. More than 70 of us took the DC in Black bus tour. All of us gave the tour a hardy thumbs up. In fact, everyone said that this reunion was the best so far because of the tour. The staff's professionalism (Juanita) in putting together the tour, her grasp of the logistics, and her knowledge of DC sites made the tour a roaring success. Besides the actual touring of the sites (especially the Frederick Douglas house), all of the reunion participants were very impressed with the lunch that Juanita recommended. Delicious soul food (not to mention the large portions) put the right topping on an excellent tour. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in Black History in America and who enjoys an entertaining time with informed, professional tour guides and friends. Patsy P.

If you want the best wine experience in France, these are the people to call. Pascale and Pierre…read moreare the very best. First-class all the way. Wonderful accommodations and hosts. Only the best wineries. They can provide whatever you want your trip to be. We were on a Burgundy Wine Master Class trip and the 9 of us drank through over 100 wines with Michael and Stephen. They did a fantastic job of teaching us about Burgundy wines, and they took us to top-notch wineries that have been in the same families for generations. It was just what we wanted. We stayed at Domaine de Cromey where Dennis and his wife and staff provided an exceptional "feel right at home" experience. Gourmet meals and exceptional rooms. We hated to leave. This was my 5th trip to France with FWE, and I have been more and more impressed with their service each time. Don't go to France without them.

Two star experience at a five star price. The accommodations are horrible. Save your money by…read morebooking your own hotels with local guides and car service. Believe me. I'm in the middle of a French Wine Explorers excursion and it's horrid. My wife and I just spent as much money at The Four Seasons in Paris and the French Rivera as we are on this trip with Pascale and team. Repeat: ask for better or save your money.

JD Morocco Tours booked an amazing 3 weeks tours and transportation for me in Morocco. I cant say…read moreenough about the owners who planned everything, we just showed up, from the airport pickup to when we were drop-off for our departure everything was perfect. From Marrakech to Rabat to Casablanca..this was the trip of a lifetime!